The Orlando Magic (8-5), fifth in the Eastern Conference, play their third game of the NBA schedule for the In-Season Tournament on Tuesday as they host the Toronto Raptors (6-7), 11th in the Eastern Conference. Orlando is 1-1 in Group C in the In-Season Tournament, while the Raptors are 0-1, coming off of a loss to the first-place Boston Celtics.
Raptors vs Magic Picks
- Spread: Toronto +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 215.5 (-105)
Let’s take a closer look at the Raptors vs Magic odds and the NBA expert picks for tonight’s game.
Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Odds
For the Raptors vs Magic odds, Orlando is the slight favorite at home with moneyline odds of -125. They’re also favored at -1.5 (-110) in the spread. The Raptors are paying out +100 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-110) on the spread. The NBA odds for the total is 215.5.
Raptors vs. Magic Information
Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic
Location of the game: Amway Center. Orlando, Florida.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 21. 7:00 p.m. ET.
How to Watch: Fubo TV
Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic Betting Preview
Raptors Playing Stout Defense Under New Head Coach
While the Toronto Raptors standings could be better, they’ve played relatively well so far under first-year head coach Darko Rajaković. They’ve recorded 20+ point comebacks in NBA matchups against the San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards and scored victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks. They’re 0-1 in In-Season Tournament play, having lost 108-105 to the Boston Celtics last week. The Raptors rank 8th in defensive rating (111.1) and are especially good when OG Anunoby is on the court.
While there have been plenty of positive signs for the Toronto Raptors, especially the play of Scottie Barners, who leads the team in NBA player stats with 20.1 PPG, they need a lot more from beyond the arc. The Raptors are 27th in team stats from three-point range at just 33.6 percent. Pascal Siakam is just 24.5 percent from three, while rookie Gradey Dick, brought in to space the offense as a three-point threat, is just 23.7 percent from three and 27.1 percent on all field goals.
Thad Young and Christian Koloko are out with illnesses for the Raptors. Koloko has yet to play this season, while Young has appeared in just three games.
Magic Have the League’s Best Defense
While the Raptors have made improvements on defense, they haven’t been as noticeable as the Magic. The Orlando Magic roster is as deep as it has been in years and their young players are learning to play Jamahl Mosley’s defensive system quite well. The Magic have the league’s best defensive rating (107.4) but, like the Raptors, can improve a lot offensively.
Orlando is averaging just 109.4 PPG, which ranks 27th in the league. They’re even worse than the Raptors from three-point range, averaging just 10.1 threes per game and shooting only 33 percent, which is second-last in the NBA team stats.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner lead the Magic in scoring with 18.7 and 18.5 PPG, respectively. Markelle Fultz and Wendell Carter are on the NBA injury report for the Magic.
Toronto Raptors vs Orlando Magic Betting Picks
This one is going to come down to turnovers and unforced errors as both teams play a strong defensive game and have limited shooting. Expect a close and intense game for the Raptors vs Magic odds with both teams needing a win to keep their In-Season Tournament hopes alive.
Toronto is 7-6 against the spread (ATS) and has an over-under record of 6-7. Orlando is 10-3 ATS, including 4-1 at home, and has an over-under record of 4-8-1.
- Spread: Toronto +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 215.5 (-105)
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